2013 XAF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3423 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.3484 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8454 SOS

2013 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3.3423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9939 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2401 to the December average rate of 2.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3423 was up 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.3303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,712 SOS

2012 Average 15,893 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 11,742 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,969.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3278

2.3526

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0886, compared to 2.6022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2047 SOS (High: 3.3423 / Low: 3.1376). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 SOS (High: 2.6310 / Low: 2.5845).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2047

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1296 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.2465) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0309 (-0.94%).

2013 Avg (February) 3.2465

2012 Avg (February) 3.2774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.3204	3.1858	3.2401
February	3.3423	3.1376	3.2465
March	3.2220	3.0622	3.1420
April	3.1074	3.0249	3.0766
May	3.0459	2.8742	2.9469
June	2.9254	2.7816	2.8794
July	2.8145	2.7242	2.7710
August	2.7789	2.6317	2.7130
September	2.6310	2.5845	2.6061
October	2.6037	2.5523	2.5805
November	2.5351	2.4862	2.5088
December	2.4923	2.3484	2.4338